• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  Natutec Drive fits most existing farm equipment, no matter what system is in place.' Proving popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season [...] Natutec Drive – is now being used with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France [...] s.' Natutec Drive is also being used by soft fruit grower, Keelings, in Ireland. Their farm manager, Dennis Keny: 'Natutec Drive is working like a dream

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial [...] insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal by harvest time. This requires knowledge, timing, and accuracy in application. We also know [...] have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in our macro-organisms, she also has knowledge of

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass production, packaging [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission

• Spider mites and other mites

  feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot, dry weather [...] Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Predatory [...] Thrips Early In The Season Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse

• Predatory mites

  pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  headquarters near Dereham in Norfolk, but the company also has a joint-venture in India for the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated [...] flies crawling over a dense population is very effective.” Because Floranova is only usually pollinating a few plants in a small area, it uses Koppert’s smallest [...] specialists in the breeding & supply of F1 and open pollinated flower seed Part of the Syngenta Flowers group since 2018, Norfolk-based Floranova is a leading

• Sportnem-T

  biological control of crane fly larvae, Noctuids and caterpillars in lawns. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Pests Larvae of crane flies (Tipulidae) [...] size 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage larvae (L3). Concentration 86% Steinernema carpocapsae [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Sportnem-T is typically applied at a rate of

• Sportnem-H

  size 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage larvae (L3). Concentration 86% Heterorhabditis bacteriophora [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Sportnem-H is typically applied at a rate of [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

• Foot rot of cereals

  thrives in cool, moist conditions, making it particularly problematic in temperate regions. Damage symptoms M. nivale is the primary pathogen in the group [...] where the stem base becomes brown and rotten, resulting in lodging and whiteheads. This symptom is less common but can develop very dry seasons. Bleached [...] visible. At harvest, ear blight can result in shrivelled grains with a chalky white or pink appearance, although this is not always the case. Life cycle and